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Hi Nalani...what you been up to? Is it raining where you are too?

Hey everyone, I'm just checking in. The holidays are over and I just weighed in on Monday at 217.5. That is my highest ever. It was a little bit of a reality check. Anyway, I'm more dedicated to getting back in shape now.

Looks like I've got a lot of pages to read to catch up.

Hi!  It has been wet on and off for the past couple of days, but not at the moment.  Right now, it's a little cloudy...but the blue skies are trying to come out.  Is it rainy in your neck of the woods?

it was drizzling...more like a very damp fog....and I am thrilled because it looks like it is clearing up here, also! Want to go for a ride with me, Nalani? I am going to go ride my favorite loop - and it is really scenic...and not too awfully hilly. Whatcha say? lets go ride!

Hi Scot - Tis the season to be a bit overweight...and now is the time to start that training program to get you back where you want to be. What is your first race you are aiming for?  and what is it that motivates you? we all answered this and I am hoping to compile this list...so that as a team we can do our parts and try to help each other get to our short term and long term goals. Glad to have you back.

Starting in 2007 on my Specialized Sequoia I first tried Profile Design GT Jammers but couldn't get my wrists comfortable. I switched to Profile Design T2+ (s-bend design)and was very happy with them. When I moved them to the Allez I found that I didn't feel like I was in control and needed to find something else. I ended up with some r-bend design aerobars from an uncommon brand called BBB.

IMO bars that are adjustable for width, length, and rotation offer the most ability to dial them in to suit you.

Wow this whole working and BT forum thing is tough. Certainly not going to give up BT so.... yep, wishful thinking.  The thread seems to grow exponentially (math teacher here) each time I go back to it but I love reading through and then of course recognize the importance of the Inspires and logging my miles/minutes.

Sorry to hear about all of the rainy days out there...No rain here (too cold for rain! ) but the sun isn't shining either. Hope that you can all get out or stay in to do a run/ bike/ swim/ stretch/ walk/ weight train/core train.

I agree with Trish that some of you are pretty hard on yourselves with the weight thing. You are all training hard so you're well on your way- it will take time. Typically the faster it comes off, the faster it will likely go back on too. If anyone likes cookbooks- there are a couple by two Canadian gals called LooneySpoons and Crazy Plates. They are perfect for people looking for healthy meals. They have all the nutritional information and give tons of fun little tidbits and facts about nutrition. It is even just fun for reading as they come up with crazy names for recipies like 'It's a Wonderful Loaf' for my fave meatloaf recipie or 'Isn't she Loafy' for a tasty chocolatey zucchini loaf. Another solid choice is 'Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health.'

Hope the sunny skies are back for you all soon! 

Yvonne 

I weighed in so high this morning I can't even bring myself to post it.  My back is not so good, so I've been taking it easy and my appetite hasn't realized that I'm not burning so many calories yet.  I'm sort of glad to see I'm not the only one struggling with that right now, but good luck to all of us trying to lose it!

Sorry I've been bad about checking in.  I can rarely get here from work anymore (non-work related sites are blocked) and home is just hectic.  By the time I'm done taking care of the kids, training, cleaning, doing laundry, etc., I only have 6 hours until I have to start it all over again...and it's always good to have a little sleep in there to help get it all done.  I actually tried to check in from the phone on the elliptical last night...but it's tough for me to post without getting dizzy

I was able to check out some blogs yesterday and looks like everyone is training well right now! 

Here's a shot at the revised chart. 

I ran with crazy Dan, my coaching buddy this afternoon.  He always comes up with new ways to torture me!  Today we started with a one mile warm-up, then ran the next 0.2 at race pace or better, the rest of that mile at a recovery pace.  Then at mile 2 we started over again, except this time we ran 0.3 miles at better than race pace, then a shorter recovery distance.  You can see what's coming, right?  At mile 3, we ran 0.4 miles at a blistering pace, then I nearly collapsed!   Actually, I managed to jog it in to the car, then collapsed.  Great day!

Cheri

Andria - no worries if you are not able to check in daily...we understand...and if your back is not doing well...you take it easy girl. In fact I think its time for a swim in  your tub....you need to put those kids to bed a little early tonight and while you are tucking them in - draw a nice hot bubble bath for yourself and soak those aches away! Feel better and join in when you can...and as soon as you are whole again come and have some fun with us!

DAN YOU ARE THE MAN!!! thanks for doing that! I was having a boogar of a time trying to get the links to work...HTML is not my thangy! so thanks BUNCHES! you are d best!

Oh dear...so how many miles did you do Cheri? hoping you are in your jammies and propped up reading a good magazine or watching a good show. GREAT RUN SISTER! YOU GO GIRL! I cant wait to see your next race day times! my oh my! you are going to FLY!!!

Wow Amy...you are soo cute...I love this post! You definitely deserve the: 

Wait...Dan you win too! for completing that lovely red team chart.

You are now a spin queen! Congrats

How's about I cheer you on while I go for a jog .

I like it.  It kind of also serves as cliffs notes for "what's going on with our group."  And to answer your question, I used to do quite a bit of ocean swimming, but not so much anymore.  How does it feel now that you started your "training is in order?" 

Amy, your post was so lovely !  A little sweetness for all of us ! YOU ROCK

and how cool is that, we are only 45 minutes from each other !!!  I can't wait to meet you in person !

Weight loss will come for all of us that are after it !  Just keep going toward our goals !!

Good night to you all, tomorrow is a new day for eating right and exercise. Plus, how cool is it to wake up to all of our friends on BT !!!!

Thanks for your encouragment ...it means the world to me !

Hi Amy: I grew up near Buffalo (lots of snow & cold), went to college near Chicago (less snow, but still cold).  I've been out of the US since '87 and most of the time in Japan, but also lived/worked for two years in Thailand and 1.5 years in the UK.    My Japanese is okay -  I can muddle through most conversations and am still trying to study.  Luckily my wife's English is better than my Japanese.